The top attractions in Badajoz

Badajoz’s most iconic square is the Plaza Alta. It’s found next to the Espantaperros Tower, La Galera, and the Alcazaba in the historic part of the city.
This is a large, rectangular square lined by arches which support buildings

The Alcazaba of Badajoz is found in the highest part of the city near the emblematic Plaza Alta and close to the Casas Mudéjares and the Convent of the Adoratrices.
The Alcazaba was built by the Almohads in the 12th century on the

El Puente de Palmas is located just opposite the Puerta de Palmas and the bastion of San Vicente. It is 600 meters long and 32 wide, and passes over the River Guadiana. The current dates back to the sixteenth century; given the

No, this isn't the Giralda in Seville, but a reproduction of it, albeit on a smaller scale. It is made from brick and stone, with decorative balconies. The tower is topped by an identical statue to the one in Seville. It stands in the

This gate located in front of the Puente de Palmas on the Banks of Guadiana River near the Baluarte de San Vicente is the true symbol of Badajoz. It was once the most important entryway to the city and the former home of customs

I think that one of Extremadura’s best panoramic views can be found at the Castle of Puebla de Alcocer. From there, you can see four reservoirs and the Guadiana, Zújar, Serena, and García de Sola Rivers, the latter of which is home to

This theatre is located in Plaza Minayo, in the centre of Badajoz, directly across from the Provincial Hospital of San Sebastian and the Church of San Juan Bautista. On one side of the theatre is the Plaza de San Francisco. This is

The Cathedral of Badajoz is located in Plaza de España (next to the Town Hall), although the tourist entrance is on Calle San Blas.
The building has a relatively modern look even though it was built in the 16th and 17th centuries.

The most famous and important tower of the Alcazaba de Badajoz is the Atalaya Tower, known locally as the Espantaperros (“Marvel”) Tower.
It was declared a Historic Monument by the Spanish state. The adobe construction was built by

In the central Plaza España, opposite the statue dedicated to Luis Morales and the rear facade of Badajoz Cathedral, the Town Hall is a classical palace of the eighteenth century. The facade can't help but catch the eye, with arches

These homes, located in the historical centre of Badajoz in front of the Citadel and the convent, are said to be the oldest houses in the city, built between the late fifteenth and early sixteenth century. They are in the Plaza de San

This hermitage is located in the historical center of Badajoz, in front of La Giralda, the Museum of Fine Arts, and the Cathedral. It is the most visited church in the city, as it houses the image of their patron saint, the Virgen de

This monument is located in the Plaza of December 18, just in front of the Bastion and the Porte de la Trinidad. It was erected in commemoration of the dead in the battle against the English troops of Lord Wellington. It is a garden

We've always enjoyed the thrill-rush of huge water parks, but we didn't know if there were any in Extremadura. However, we found Lusiberia, a family amusement park, with the best and biggest water play facilities in the region, as

Inside the enclosure forming the walls of the Bastion of San Jose, just in front of the Altar of Solitude, are stairs that lead directly to an open-air auditorium dedicated to Ricardo Carapeto, Vice Provincial and Provincial Council

This is one of the most beautiful churches in Badajoz, both for its setting and its spaciousness. It is in the centre of the city, in Plaza Minayo, opposite the Teatro Lopez de Ayala and the old Provincial Hospital of San Sebastian.

Castelar Park is one of the most popular parks in Badajoz; I have so many happy childhood memories here. Ir is located next to the Hotel Zurbaran, and is close to Puerta Palmas, the old bridge, and the River Guadiana. The park has

The old hospital of San Sebastian is located in the city center, opposite the Church of San Juan Bautista and the Teatro Lopez de Ayala. It is a very large building (3,000 m2) which occupies the entire block; The facade is smooth,

This was the starting point of my tour of Badajoz, located close to the Husa Zubaran hotel where I was staying. It is the largest church in town after the cathedral, but in the past it was even bigger. The church has a single nave

Under the Espantaperros Tower, and beside the Alcazaba and Plaza Alta is this sixteenth-century building, which has had many different and curious uses throughout its history (women's prison, town hall, warehouse, hospice, school,

This convent is located in the upper area of ​​Badajoz, in the historical center, just opposite the Alcazaba and Casas Mudejares. It was built in the early twentieth century on the remains of a thirteenth-century chapel dedicated to

This is the main entrance to the Alcazaba de Badajoz, through Plaza Alta and Plaza San Jose. It is a double door; the outer portion has a triangular pediment, and inside the actual door is made of granite, and consists of a horseshoe

This convent, located in the commercial center of the city, in front of the Military Government, is one of four that remain in Badajoz, of the 16 that once stood in the city. It was founded in the fourteenth century by Fray Simn de

The Museum of Fine Arts is located in the center of the city, right next to the Hermitage of Soledad and the building known as La Giralda. The exhibits are housed in two buildings, one in front of the other (plans are in the works to

Badajoz is a fortified city. In the late seventeenth century, due to the Spanish and Portuguese war, eight bastions were built in the southern part of the city, following the model of French fortifications designed by the military

This was one of the entrances to the fortified city of Badajoz, built in 1692. It gives access to the Bastion of San Roque, originally by a drawbridge over the surrounding moat. The facade is very simple, but it has two sides: on the

This citadel is located opposite the bridge and the Puerta de Palmas, defending access to the fortified city of Badajoz from the Guadiana. Like the other defences, those of La Trinidad, San Roque, San Jose and Santiago, it was built

This palace is located inside the enclosure of the Alcazaba, and today houses the Archaeological Museum. It's also known as the Palace of the Dukes of Feria (the previous owner). It was constructed in the fifteenth century, made from

This is another Badajoz fortification built in the seventeenth century as a result of the wars bewteen Spain and Portugal. Inside you'll find a memorial obelisk to General Menacho, who died heroically defending the city from the

This church has become one of the most famous in Badajoz, located in the historical centre, in the pedestrian street that runs between the Cathedral and City Council to the Espantaperros Tower. It was built in 1790 by Ventura

Attractions in Badajoz

The best things to do in Badajoz

The southern province of Extremadura has one of the most breathtaking cultural heritages in Spain. In the provincial capital of Extremadura you will find Badajoz, a beautiful city not only worth exploring but where the possibilities of things to do seems endless.

One of the many enchanting places to visit in Badajoz is the Moorish-influenced old town. Another of the fabulous attractions in Badajoz is the Alcazaba de Badajoz, a fortress with solid walls and battlements. One of the symbols of Badajoz is the Torre de la Atalaya, which was inspired by the famous Torre del Oro in Seville.

If you are still wondering what to do in Badajoz, take a walk from the medieval town to the Plaza Alta, the center of everyday life and one of the main Badajoz attractions. From there the Museo de la Ciudad "Luis de Morales" is just a few steps away. In order to optimize your time and find the main things to do in Badajoz, start from the Plaza Alta and then walk down San Pedro de Alcantara to see the Plaza de Santa María. This plaza holds the only museum in Badajoz and the Church of St. Augustine, which dates back to the fifteenth century. If you continue down this same street, you will find some other places worth visiting like the Ermita de la Soledad and La Giraldilla.

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